Face milling

Glossary

C

Cavity

The female part of a mould.

 

Centre drill

A drill used to spot drill a hole.

 

CFRP

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic. Carbon fibres are used to strengthen the material. Elasticity, heat and dampness resistance are also improved.

 

Chemical equilibrium

A dynamic condition of balance between the elements involved.

 

Compression stress

A stress experienced on a body when compressed.

 

 

 

D

Dissolve

When the alloying element is in solution in the base metal in either a liquid or solid state.

 

Compressive force

A force that acts perpendicular to the shear plane.

 

Concentricity

Used to describe shafts or holes with the same centre.

 

Contour

A machining operation that follows the geometry of the workpiece.

 

Controlled boundary

A boundary that is used to ensure high adhesion between the substrate and a diamond coating.

 

Core

The male part of a mould.

 

Cylindricity

A term that refers to the roundness of a body.

 

 

 

Double carbide

Is a carbide in which one or more

metal elements joins to the carbon

element. The ratio of the metal

element to the carbon element is high.